What are some special precautions that should be taken with older adults when performing a physical assessment of the musculoskeletal system?
Fred is at significant cardiac risk. What are some special precautions that should be taken with older adults when performing a physical assessment of the musculoskeletal system?
Fred underwent an open reduction, internal fixation (ORIF) of his right femur and is now being prepared for discharge to his home with physical therapy. Please describe the education and resources that you will include in his discharge plan to help ensure that he and his wife Margaret are prepared to resume his care at home.